What is the minimum value of $F$ needed so that the block of mass $M$ begins to move upward on a frictionless inclined plane as shown?

  • A
    $M g \tan \left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right)$
  • B
    $M g \cot \left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right)$
  • C
    $\frac{M g \sin \theta}{(1+\sin \theta)}$
  • D
    $M g \sin \left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right)$

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